A Tampa-area teacher is on administrative leave after being accused of making a Donald Trump-related racial comment toward students.

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John Sousa, who is a teacher and golf coach at Wesley Chapel High School in Pasco County, is accused of walking up to a group of African-American students and saying, “Don’t make me call Donald Trump to get you sent back to Africa.”

The parent of one student complained to the school.

Parents commended the school for its quick action and school officials said the comments were unacceptable.

“The school district is very troubled if one of our employees did say what he is accused of saying. We can't stand for that. We expect civility," school district spokesperson Linda Cobbe said.

School officials said Sousa met with the director of employee relations on Friday to discuss the matter.

Parents said Sousa apologized for the comment and said it was not meant to be racist.

The school said they are continuing to investigate before deciding if any further action will be taken.